Navigating Social Worlds: A Theoretical Exploration of Phenomenological Sociology and the Construction of Social Realities

Javed Muniza and Zafar Maryam
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Javed Muniza: Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
Zafar Maryam: Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan

European Review of Applied Sociology, 2025, vol. 18, issue 30, 83-95

Abstract: This paper explores the theoretical foundations of phenomenological sociology, examining how subjective experiences and intersubjective relationships construct social reality. Drawing on the works of Alfred Schutz, Peter Berger, Thomas Luckmann, and Hermann Schmitz, it synthesizes key concepts such as the lifeworld, social construction of reality, and embodied phenomenology. Using Qualitative Content Analysis (QCA), this study systematically interprets and compares foundational texts, demonstrating the role of human agency in shaping societal norms and meanings. By integrating multiple theoretical perspectives, it critically engages with contemporary sociological challenges, particularly in digital communication and evolving social structures. This theoretical analysis contributes to the existing literature by offering a structured synthesis of phenomenological thought and its continued relevance in modern sociological discourse.

Keywords: Phenomenological sociology; lifeworld; social construction of reality; embodied phenomenology; intersubjectivity; digital communication (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.2478/eras-2025-0006

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